# Life-Sized Game Characters Giant Mario Joins in on the LEGO Madness By TopDog | Published 2009-11-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-sized-lego References: [damncoolpics.blogspot](http://damncoolpics.blogspot.com/2009/11/worlds-largest-lego-super-mario.html) This life-sized [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-super-mario-world-mario-yoshi) sculpture of [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mighty-bowser)’s legendary mascot proves that the Mario movement is alive and well. Specially made for Netherlands’ Game Mania by Dirk VH, the giant Mario sculpture is for sale on [eBay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypegolf-japan) with all proceeds going to charity. It might be a little tough to save some coinage on shipping, however, as the life-sized LEGO figure had to be glued together for structural integrity. A vast number of Mario novelties have been featured here at Trend Hunter, and you can take in some of the Mario madness in the related trends below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Life-sized LEGO Sculptures:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation lies in creating life-sized LEGO sculptures of popular game characters. - **Charitable Auctions:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in organizing charitable auctions for unique and rare items. - **Nostalgic Gaming Merchandise:** The market for nostalgic gaming merchandise presents potential for disruptive innovation by creating unique and limited-edition items. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry can explore disruptive innovation by producing life-sized LEGO sculptures of iconic game characters. - **Online Auction Platforms:** Online auction platforms have the potential for disruptive innovation by providing a platform for charitable auctions. - **Gaming Merchandise:** The gaming merchandise industry can capitalize on disruptive innovation by creating nostalgic and limited-edition items for enthusiastic fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Game Villain Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mighty-bowser.md) - [8-Bit Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-super-mario-world-mario-yoshi.md) - [Brick Toy Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set.md) - [Racing Video Game-Inspired Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-kart-set.md) - [Iconic Go-Kart-Game Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-mario-kart.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Adult Gamer Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-super-mario-piranha-plant.md) - [Digital Game-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-crossing-set.md) - [Spooky Gamer Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-super-mario-luigis-mansion.md)